Delta High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Delta High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 126 students in grades 6-12, Delta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
126 students
1,308 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#952 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
11
-
Grade 7 Students
16
-
Grade 8 Students
19
-
Grade 9 Students
25
401
Grade 10 Students
15
324
Grade 11 Students
18
292
Grade 12 Students
22
291
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
1%
29%
% White
97%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%